How Recovery Really Felt After Breast Reduction (Part 2)

Recovery after breast reduction isn’t one-size-fits-all — and for me, it wasn’t what I expected. In this episode, I open up about what those first few weeks after surgery really felt like.

I had no breast pain (which surprised me), but I did deal with persistent soreness from a rib suture, emotional resistance to asking for help, and the slow realization that healing doesn’t follow the calendar.

I share what helped most — inflammation control, good nutrition, rest, and letting go of timelines — and what challenged me more than I imagined, like relying on my husband for simple things and managing post-op brain fog.

This isn’t just about physical healing. It’s about permission to recover at your own pace, without guilt.

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